Main points
- Actor Vyacheslav Dovzhenko announced his engagement to costume designer Svitlana, who is 20 years younger than him.
- The couple is planning a wedding at the end of the summer and wants children, but no specific dates on the calendar yet.
Vyacheslav Dovzhenko with his bride / Collage of Channel 24
Recently, Ukrainian actor Vyacheslav Dovzhenko publicly announced his engagement to his beloved. The man's bride is costume designer Svitlana, who is 20 years younger than him.
- 1 How did Vyacheslav and Svetlana's relationship begin?
- 2 What is Svitlana's relationship with Dovzhenko's relatives and children?
- 3 When is the wedding planned and how did the proposal go?
- 4 Is Svitlana familiar with Dovzhenko's ex-wife?
Vyacheslav and Svitlana spoke with an OBOZ.UA journalist backstage at the premiere of the Ukrainian romantic fantasy “Mavka. A True Myth,” which took place at the Palace of Ukraine. They told their love story.
How did the relationship between Vyacheslav and Svetlana begin?
Vyacheslav and Svitlana met about 7-8 years ago on the set of a project, but they only talked for a short time. During the full-scale invasion, they met again in the theater.
At that time, Slavko was no longer married, he lived alone. I was also in my stage of rethinking. And now we have been together for three years. We live, support each other, build relationships,
– said Svetlana.
For reference! Vyacheslav Dovzhenko was married to actress Ksenia Basha for about 17 years. They raise two sons: Vasyl and Ivan. The couple divorced in 2018.
Dovzhenko's chosen one admitted that she was very afraid of living together. However, the “break-in” period went well. Svitlana also noted that she is active, and Vyacheslav is calmer, which helps in relationships.
I “lift” him up a bit – in a good way, I pull him into events, into movement. And he grounds me when I get too carried away. I think we got along precisely because we are different. Not the same – and that's good. Because if both of us were equally impulsive or equally calm, it would be more difficult,
– the woman explained.
Vyacheslav Dovzhenko with his bride / Photo FILM.UA
What is Svitlana's relationship with Dovzhenko's relatives and children?
Svitlana shared that her father reacted normally to her starting to date an older man, since he and his wife also have a big age difference. But her mother was worried, because she lost her lover a year ago, so she is afraid that her daughter will face similar pain.
But overall, they received Slava wonderfully. Slava's relatives? Everything is fine. We visit them in Dnipro quite often. I was received warmly, I don't feel like I'm “visiting”,
– the costume designer noted.
Dovzhenko's chosen one has developed excellent relations with his sons. They are friends. Vasyl immediately accepted Svitlana well – the woman did not feel cold or wary.
We found a common language very quickly – and from that moment on it went naturally. I am not a stepmother and I don’t want to be one. I am a girlfriend. Ivan is already an adult, he has his own life. We rarely see each other, but once a month he comes to visit us. And these are usually warm evenings. But with Vasya, nevertheless, I have a closer relationship,
– shared Dovzhenko's bride.
Vyacheslav Dovzhenko with his ex-wife and sons / Screenshot from Instagram
When are you planning the wedding and how did the proposal go?
Vyacheslav and Svetlana plan to get married at the end of the summer, when it's warmer. The lovers want to have a private celebration, with family and friends.
Dovzhenko proposed to his girlfriend on the second anniversary of their relationship. The actor wanted to make it a surprise.
And I really didn't know anything. But, to be honest, I felt it. I had this premonition that something would happen today. I decided to pretend it was a complete surprise anyway, so that the moment would remain emotional,
– Svetlana recalled.
Svetlana had no doubts when she said “yes” to her lover. According to her, they are sure that they want to be together.
Is Svitlana familiar with Dovzhenko's ex-wife?
Vyacheslav Dovzhenko's new girlfriend is familiar with his ex-wife, Ksenia Basha. The actress recently celebrated her birthday, so the couple even prepared a gift for her.
Vyacheslav Dovzhenko with his ex-wife / Photo “Caravan of Stories”
Currently, Vyacheslav and Svitlana are renting an apartment, but will move into their own home. The lovers also want children. “We are planning, but without specific dates on the calendar,” admitted the bride Dovzhenko.